The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-26
POLITICAL PROFESSION.
THEY SHOULD NEVER BE GIVEN CON-
troll OF LOCAL AFFAIRS.
"A Leading Politician Tells How the En-
tire Public is in Accord with the APP
peal - Alleged Candidates Declare
themselves.

ARHitcu the ComDuSuDlcs, ana regular
conhagration, so TO speak, will likely pre-
vail until after the November election OF
1888. The more conservative, and yet
powerful, leaders are aroused TO action in
the interest of harmony, with chances
about equally divided between success
and failure. An encouraging feature of
the turmoil is that the better, more re-
spectacle and influential elements OF the
city are arrayed against chronic office
seekers and disgruntled politicians.
An APPEAL reporter yesterday sought
and obtained an interview from leading
politician on the outlook for Memphis and
Shelby county in the three elections which
occur here next year. He was no mere
observer, but wheel-horse in Democratic
party affairs.
"What do YOU think Of the selection OF
Maj. Petit by the two exchanges as n sue
ccssor TO the lamentcd Col. Montgomery?
You are member, believe, OF neither
n the exchanges
"No, am not. Mai. Petit regard as
q man above reproach, thorough going,
upright, energetic business man, and
ktfHlN ullNt w tic OI inc people,
The exchanges could hardly have Endorsed
better man. But ~ To the wisdom Of the
methods employed TO place him in the
lead, am not yet prepared 10 speak.
"Then | am TO suppose you are sub
merged in doubtg'
"Iou are 10 suppose nothing OF the sort;
but the result is in doubt To explain: 1
hal conversation with Coal Oil Inspector
NJ ~ ufl nd nH
that the politicians were raising the cry Of
Madison and Front street dictation.'
Nov, what effect will that have upon the
destinics Of the Democratic party2 Mr..
Coleman has the implicit confidence Of
Gov Taylor and, in fact, from his position
mud personal relations, the Governor rather
looks To him for correct information Of
affairs in shelby county. was informed
BY Mr. Coleman that lac would telegraph
Gov. Taylor Immediately that Maj. Petit
was the man, and his appointment could
b. regarded rs certainty. With the two
Endorsements, this will undoubtedly be the
case
"lBut what about the politicians how'll"
"As | said, they are crying 'diClation,
Scratching 10 revolt, and ~ on. MIR.
Coleman, | understand, devoted the en-.
Hrc forenoon 10 circulating among the dis
appointed bosses cndcayoring 10 bring
sbout harmony, 10 insure party success ia
August and November. In this he was
alcCcssiul, nj least for the present. but
Aey insist upon finger in the TAKING
District pie In January 10 the extent Of a
voice in a general mass-mceting for the
purpose Of designating candidates.
but, speaking ~ u politician, do YOU
believe recognized politicians should have
q voice in the Taxing District govern
ment?'
"As politicians, by no means; ~ citi-
pens oi Memphis, YES, and this privilege |
will be accorded them in a mass mccting. |
Take, for example, the three prospective |
candidates mentioned in the ArrEAL this
morning Lynn, Shea and Cas~ells. All
are closely allied with politics and interests
such as the pablo do not desire represent.
ed In the city government There Is no
objection 10 them figuring In State, county
and national politics 10 their hearts con
tent; but the city government Of Memphis |
u purely business, with not shadow of |
politics or dangerous corporation, and we /
must keep Il ~. Another thing, the poll
ticians are very weary Of Pat Winters rule, !
and will watch the moYeinenia -oi-liiInsclf |
and Iaciion. Sshotild they attempt 10 gct
vi Ant IVY NiNhlnlt ttlhtlfnlnN
awaits them. We must protect H. Now,
i saw Mr.. John ]. Harry name mentioned
In connection with the vacancy caused 10y
the death of Col. Montgomery. II Is also
reported that lac has announced a deter
minaiiOn 10 stand out for election In Janu-
nry. What pnsSctscs him / do not know,
but he IL woiully misguided. Mr.. Harry II
honest, but n politician, he has prrsislcntly
hchemed against and fought Squire Win.
ten In county affairs, until the last session
OF the county court, when they harmon
iEed ON AN appropriation for the llndman
ferry lcyce. That's all we'll enough, and
10 long a. he sees proper to oppose reckless
expenditure Of county funds lac will do u
good work. But city ailain are different.
In the boards We must have live, progress.
i've, intelligent, influential business men
men who do not depend upon public office
Tor support, men, IN truth. whom the office
tecks and not they the Office. Now, Mr..
Barry can continue In the Office oi magis.
traic, OF aspire IN and make the race Tor a
higher county office, and not M array the
public against him. In my opinion, he l.
making the political misstcp OF his life. lie
ms gone ~ iar NJ Ia lose his temper with
friends whom hc approached for support
and found thom opposed"
What can Mr.. Harry desire from the
oficc Of commissioner since there IL not
enough salary attached 10 make Il an oh.
jecig'
81 give Il mp; but he Is not such boldly
ouhpuken candidate without some we'll de-
hned object IN view. Ono thing do know,
however the only motive which should
nrtuaic any member OF the council Is a.
nnc the people faithfully, labor constant.
" TOT The cty's varied Interests, and, above
MI, strive 10 forever conduct himself ~ ~
70 entirely keep down suspicion. II the
people bear this continually in mind, II
vii not be a difficult matter 10 continue
The government IN the hands Of capable
and honest men,"
TuEY AIR NOT CANDIDATES.
From the gentleman quoted above. tbe
reporter sought out Mossra. Iynn. Shea and
Cassclls, the thrccallcgcd prsppctiyecnndi.
dates Tor the January vacancies referred
10 yesterday rs the choice Of the politi
clans Mr.. Cases was fir.t seen aud
asked whether OF not lac would be a candi
date:
81 would like 10 know the person who
gave you that information" be said, -,
that ] might ~ after him with doubl,
bareled shot gun. ! made up my mind
when settled down 10 the practice Of Law
never again 10 enter politics. This reoly,
intend 10 keep, aud will not b. u candi
date IN January or any other month, under
any circumstances WIS approached tw,
ycar ngo 10 run for u city office, but de-
tlined, and shall do 10 again II necessary
have no doubt, though, that my friend
would like 10 have me run. The ArrEAi
did me an injustice IN stating that cav,
mp the Office Of assistant 90 Attorney Gen
eral G.. 7. NJ. Turner for reasons know